Survivor week 46 day 5

Got up and took Barbara to get a MRI then we met with the oncologist
He was excited with the MRI results. The MRI showed that Barbara's "diseased area" had shrunk 50 per cent. Also there was no growth. They are going to begin to take Barbara off steroids. A little at a time. Also we are scheduled to begin chemo this weekend
We are also scheduled for a fifth avastin drip. The oncologist thinks that will help with reducing the need for steroids.

Barbara then got her avastin drip and we headed back to OKC

Barbara said tonight it is not too late to pray and thank God for a good day. She knows that God is in control.

Survivor week 46 day 4

Barbara got up this morning and was hungry. Big surprise. After breakfast she took a nap until lunch. After lunch we headed to Dallas. We have an 8:15 appointment tomorrow morning

We received a call from the oncologist late this afternoon with the blood platelet count. 112,000

That was better than last week but not as high as I thought it would be

Barbara is anxious about tomorrows MRI.

Please pray that the cancer is still gone. Pray that Barbara will continue to get stronger each day

Survivor week 46 day 3

Barbara got up and we went to give blood. We still have not heard the results. Then she rested the rest of the day. She has an infection on her right big toe. I have been treating it. Our hope is that she will have blood platelets over 100,000. Hopefully the infection will not prohibit her from receiving chemo next week

Tomorrow is a day of rest and travel to Dallas for the avastin drip on Wednesday

Survivor week 46 day 2

Barbara got up and ate breakfast. She took a nap
This afternoon we went to the 100 year birthday party for girl scouts

If you remember we went to Washington in June for the national 100 year birthday of scouting. Well today the local western Oklahoma girl scouts celebrated the 100 birthday party. Barbara had a good time. She got to see some old friends

Below are pictures of Leanna brian and barbara. Also the cool looking cake
Then we stood in line for hot dogs and when we arrived at the window to order there was a "danger" sign. It made us all smile

Barbara wire out so we came home to rest. She is glad that she went to the birthday party

Survivor week 46 day 1

Got up and We had breakfast with leanna brian and LeAva

Barbara felt good so we went to the Oklahoma History Center. Very interested. We only saw about half of it. We need to come back to see more

Then we came back to the house to rest. Tonight is the OU Notre Dame game. Barbara watched a little of the game.

Barbara had a good day.

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 45 day 7

Got up this morning and got ready to drive to OKC

Barbara was confused and kept asking if she was going to get the avastin drip today. She did not sleep on the trip to OKC. When we got here she immediately took a nap. Then we went to supper with leanna brian david and sarah. Just a very good time spent with the family.

We are going to just rest for a couple of days. Then on Tuesday we head to Dallas where we will get the avastin drip on Wednesday

Survivor week 45 day 6

Barbara had a busy day. First the health aide came as we were eating breakfast. Then right before lunch the therapist came and had Barbara walk with a walker. Then the nurse came. Whew

Barbara had some pain in her right ankle. She had more energy but is still tired

This evening she asked if we could go for a drive and get something for supper. So we drive to parsons. Did not put the top down as it was 47 degrees

While in parsons we stopped at the hospital to visit her uncle Kenny who had gall bladder surgery today. He is over 90

On the way home Barbara made me stop the car and look at the sky. She said isn't it amazing how God makes the sky so beautiful and different each night. God is awesome

Survivor week 45 day 5

Barbara is still unable to eat enough food. We had breakfast at 12:30 5:00 and then at 8:30. Then she napped until noon. After lunch we went to visit my brother. Barbara just wanted to get out of the house and ride in the car. It was good to visit with Sonny and Judy
I went to church and when I got home we had another meal. So she has had a good day

She feels pretty good and is just building blood platelets

Survivor week 45 day 4

Barbara had a pretty good day. She had an upset stomach most of the day. But her attitude is good.
She continues to eat good protein food. She continues to talk about walking and having a normal.

Survivor week 45 day 3

Barbara woke up at 2 this morning and was hungry. We had liver onions mashed potatoes and gravy. The she slept until 8:30 and we had waffles. Then we went to give blood. Yes late this afternoon we heard from the oncologist that her kate let's were at 108,000. That was Barbara,s goal
Barbara continued to be hungry all day. The steroids she takes cause her to be hungry

No chemo until we meet with the oncologist on the 31st. This will allow her to continue to grow platelets and then the chemo mat not drop her platelets so low

This evening Barbara wanted to celebrate her platelet count so we called David and Suzzane to celebrate with us. We drove to Oswego. Barbara just enjoys driving in her red car.

Thanks for all the prayers.

Survivor week 45 day 2

Barbara got up and ate a huge breakfast. Then she took a nap until time for church. We went to church. After church we ate then nap time. Then barbara got up and just wanted to go for a drive in her red car. So we drove to Joplin. It was a nice day to take a drive. While driving she was singing songs. In our family we call this (windshield time) yep she is her fathers daughter Sure is nice that she is feeling better.

Tomorrow we go give blood to determine if we can start chemo again.

Survivor week 45 day 1

Barbara slept late She had a slight headache part of the day. She has more energy but still gets tired very easy. Leanna left this afternoon. She headed home to OKC. It was good to have her here this week
Barbara helped me memorize some bible verses for church

The middle verse of the bible is Psalms 118:8. Trust in the Lord but do not put your confidence in man
It was fun to watch Barbara memorize the verse even though she has two holes in her head. She amazes me

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 44 day 7

Barbara got up without pain this morning. She rested this morning and then the therapist came and had Barbara walk with assistance

This afternoon we took Barbara to find a geocaches. It was about 3 miles from the house. Barbara said she got cold as we wheeled her wheelchair through a cemetery. But she had fun

Then we went out to eat

Overall a good day.

Survivor week 44 day 6

Barbara had a headache this morning. She took some medicine and slept most of the morning. At noon I called the oncologist about the headache. After talking toe about Barbara's blood pressure and blood sugar. The felt that the headache was caused by the change in weather.

I am to monitor her headaches and let the doctor know if they continue.

Headache went away this afternoon. Went to parsons to get medicine. Then we went and had supper with Sonny and Judy. Saturday is his birthday so we wanted to spend some time with them.

Notice the beautiful tree. God knew what he was doing when He made the 4 seasons

Barbara said it was good to get out of the house.

Survivor week 44 day 5

Today Barbara just rested. The therapist came and had Barbara do exercises. She was hurting but did the exercises. The liver angel came and we had liver for lunch Then she napped. Then the nurse came and she was feeling better

Then she wanted steak for supper. So I grilled a steak then I went to Awana's. Leanna arrived just as I was leaving. It is good to have her here.

Barbara's pain was a 6 or 7 today.
Tonight she talked about walking and not losing her balance. Lots of things to work on. Pray that she will be patient and not
Get discouraged because she can't immediately do something

Survivor week 44 day 4

Barbara got up hungry. She was also having a lot of pain. Today she asked for pain medicine in the afternoon. First time

Then tonight she again asked for medicine. She said her pain level was a 7 or 8. She was very tired. She just can't seem to get strength.

She ate a lot of protein to help build blood platelets

Thanks for your prayers

Survivor week 44 day 3

Barbara got up this morning and ate everything I fed her. Then she napped until time to go to give blood

She gave blood and then Ed had lunch with Sonny and Judy. Then we came home and Barbara slept
The oncologist called and said her blood platelets were 88,000. Not good enough for chemo but definitely going in the right direction. Next week she should be over 100,000 and start chemo. But this week she will rest and build platelets

Thanks for all your prayers. Barbara keeps telling me that she needs to get her energy back so she can tell people about her friend Jesus.

Survivor week 44 day 2

Got Barbara up late and she ate z huge breakfast. Then we went to church. It was the first time for her in s long time. Yes it made Barbara tired but she wanted to go. Then we had lunch and drove to Altamont. Barbara said she just wanted to go to bed so that is where she is

We had a good week. Spent a lot of time in doctors office. So now we have 2 weeks to just relax and grow those blood platelets

Survivor week 44 day 1

Barbara slept late today. After lunch we went to Carla and Jason's wedding barbara had fun but got real tired
As we were driving home from the wedding we drove through a storm. It just showed us how powerful God is and how amazing this world is

Barbara wanted to take a nap before supper.

Barbara had light pain today

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 43 day 7

Today was a day of rest. Barbara had nothing planned

She ate breakfast then rested then ate lunch then napped and then ate supper. Lots of proteins trying to get the platelets up over 100,000 so we can continue her chemo

She had very little pain today just very tired.

Tomorrow she is going to a wedding of a friend. Please pray that she doesn't get too tired.

Survivor week 43 day 6

Got up this morning and took Barbara to her regular doctor. It was a good thing because she gave Barbara a prescription for the stomachs cramps Barbara has been having. It is caused by the chemo and now Barbara has a medicine for her upset stomach.

Then we went back to Leanna's house to rest. Leanna wanted to make Meatballs for supper. So we invited ac virginia melissa Hayden Kim Wes and Ralene. The food was great and we had a great time with family and friends. It lifts Barbara up to have friends and family around her

This afternoon she said that she could feel the avastin going through her body. She said she felt better. In fact she lifted weights and did arm exercises

She is looking forward to walking without a wheel chair or walker.

Survivor week 43 day 5

Got up this morning and drove to Dallas. Barbara received her avastin treatment today. We did not see the doctor

Then we drove back to Leanna's. It was just a long trip and Barbara is tired

She is hoping that this third treatment will give her more energy. She said that she wants to walk into the doctors office tomorrow. She has the right thought but her body is too weak

But the Bible says that God will be with us all the time and that He will take care of our needs

So our prayer is that we will rely on God to get us through this situation

Survivor week 43 day 4

Got up this morning and packed the car and we were on the road by 9. We headed to OKC for a doctors appointment. We met with dr Kahn about Barbara's leg pain. He said that the pain was caused by the chemo. He concurs with the oncologist that the leg pain is caused by the chemo. He said it was a good thing that she was not needing the pain medicine

He said that we did not need to come back to him unless more pain developed

One doctor done. Barbara is wore out by the trip to OKC plus 2 hours in the doctors office

We made it to Leanna's house and Barbara wanted to take a nap. She took a nap and then we ate supper and she went to bed. She just doesn't have energy.

In the morning we will drive to Dallas for her avastin treatment

Pray for safe travels and that the avastin will continue to cause Barbara to gain strength

Survivor week 43 day 3

Got up this morning and the health care lady arrived at 7:45. After she left Barbara took a nap. The we went to give blood to check her platelets

When we got home Barbara took a nap. The oncologist called and said that Barbara's blood platelets were at 65,000. That is up from last week which is good. We are still scheduled to get the avastin drip on Wednesday.

So in the morning we will head to OKC where we have 4 doctors appointments in 4 days.

Barbara is doing pretty good she is just tired. As the platelets go up so does her energy level. She told me she wanted to go out and mow the grass. I think we will wait before she does that.

Survivor week 43 day 2

Barbara got up this morning and wanted a baked potato and chili for breakfast. Guess what. That is what I fixed her. She went back to bed while I went to church. She rested most of the day. She did not have much pain. She was just tired and had no energy

We had liver this evening for supper getting ready for the blood test tomorrow morning. We will find out her platelet count tomorrow.

Then we head to OKC and Dallas for 4 daily doctors appointments.

Got up this morning to 10 deer in our back yard. They sure do like the soybean leaves It is fun to watch them. I woke Barbara up so she could see them.

Survivor week 43 day 1

Barbara had a good breakfast then took a nap. Leanna fixed a 4 bean soup that was full of proteins. Then Barbara took a nap. Leanna left and went home to spend time with her husband
Barbara and I went to the chicken noodle dinner at the church in Dennis. Good food and good fellowship. We were able to see many people that we had not seen in years

Barbara got tired but had a good time. She had very little pain today. She just doesn't have energy. We do go for blood test on Monday so we will find out if her blood platelets go up

Remember Sunday is coming

Survivor week 42 day 7

Barbara got up and ate a good breakfast. She had an upset stomache. She took a nap until noon. stomache was gone. The therapist came and made Barbara walk.
Then we went to meet with Katy Herold. She and Brad are going to have a baby girl. She is in Kansas for a month and will then head back to Hawaii to be with Brad. It was good to see her. See picture

Overall it was a good day. It got chilly so we had to turn on the heater.

Survivor week 42 day 6

I think Barbara is crazy. This morning she asked for chili eggs and baked potato what a combination. Yep that is what she had for breakfast. Then she napped.

The beef liver angel had David bring liver for lunch so we had liver for lunch
Thanks Suzzann.

Barbara has not had much pain today just tired she rests a lot and is still eating real good

Survivor week 42 day 5

Barbara woke up at 2 this morning and said she was hungry. We snacked then we got up at 7 and she ate a real breakfast. Wow did you see that sunrise this morning it was beautiful
Thank you God for arranging the sunrise this morning. Barbara sure enjoyed it.

She napped until lunch and then the therapist came and made Barbara walk. It wears her out but her legs are getting stronger. Pray that she continues to build muscle and gain strength Her platelets are low and she is void of energy but she still tries to function. After the therapist left she took a nap. This evening Leanna arrived for a few days. She and barbara spent the evening talking

She had a slight chest pain this afternoon but it soon passed. Hope it stays gone.

Survivor week 42 day 4

Barbara got up late this morning and did not feel well. She had less energy than usual. We ate breakfast and she napped then we ate lunch and the health care lady came then the nurse came.

Barbara took s nap and then started feeling better. She even began to look better.

I think she was just down because of the low blood platelet count. She still wants to get stronger and wants to beat this cancer thing. She knows that God has a plan for her.

Survivor week 42 day 3

Barbara got up early and was hungry
After breakfast she went back to sleep. Then we went and gave blood she was tired but we went out to eat after giving blood. Then the therapist came and Barbara walked for him. Then she went back to bed

Late this afternoon the oncologist called and said that her blood platelets were down to 52,000. Well that was a little depressing so I grilled Barbara a steak to help cheer her up and to build her blood platelets. The doctor advised that Barbara needed to be safe and not get any bruises or cut herself. We are still scheduled for an avastin treatment next Wednesday. So we will just try to build platelets this week and then head south next week